Frederik Andersen, Canes Shut Out Senators in Game 1
Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored, and Frederik Andersen made 27 saves for his sixth career playoff shutout.
- On Saturday in Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-0 to open their first-round playoff series, with goals from Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall.
- Carolina coach Rod Brind Amour chose the veteran experience of 36-year-old Andersen over rookie Brandon Bussi to start in net, and the 13-year veteran rewarded the decision by registering his sixth career playoff shutout.
- A physical contest featured an immediate fight between captains Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal just 3 seconds into the game, while Andersen maintained control throughout, finishing with 22 saves.
- Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots in the loss, as Carolina struggled to capitalize on special teams, finishing 0-for-5 on power plays while scoring both goals at even strength.
- Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Monday night in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes currently hold the lead as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference.
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In the Stanley Cup hockey tournament, the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes started the first round with a 2-0 (0-0, 1-0, 1-0) home win over the Ottawa Senators.
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Frederik Andersen's shutout leads Hurricanes past Senators in playoff series opener
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Rod Brind'Amour bet on Frederik Andersen's veteran experience as the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top seed.
Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight
Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight
Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.
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